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SANITARY
CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE BOROUGH
HOUSING.
During the year 2 Clearance Areas were declared in Marigold
Street and Cherry Garden Street.
A total of 57 flats was completed at Pynfolds, Purbrook Estate
and Lynton Estate, and a further 57 flats were erected within the
Borough by the London County Council.
A further 26 two year hutments were closed and accommodation
for 202 familes was provided in properties controlled by the Council.
381 families were accommodated by the London County Council.
14 Bermondsey families were accommodated in new towns.
HOUSING ACT, 1936—OVERCROWDING.
The following new cases of overcrowding have been encountered
during the year : —
In private dwellings 16
In Bermondsey Borough Council dwellings -
In London County Council dwellings 1
Total 17
Total number of cases of overcrowding at present on the
Register 521